Ref.4819 : 15th-C. manor farm with outbuildings and 5 acres of land for sale on the outskirts of Sées, Normandy<BR>A few miles from the state-owned forests of Grande Gouffern, Le Pin-au-Haras and Ecouves, set apart from a village of fewer than 200 inhabitants, an elegant country house steeped in Norman history has stood in the countryside since the 15th-C..<BR>This beautiful manor house, a proud testament to its rich past, was remodelled in the 18th-C. and has retained all its rural charm, with a certain timeless elegance.<BR>Beyond the daily amenities largely provided by the nearby towns of Sées and Argentan, this property enjoys an ideal location offering quick access to road, motorway and rail networks.<BR>In this land of rich pastures, apple orchards, clear springs and forests, nature exudes a way of life imbued with tranquillity and well-being, recognised by all who let themselves be carried away here for a trip, a holiday… or a lifetime.<BR>Welcome to Normandy, in the heart of the Orne department.<BR><BR>The property is a former defensive manor farm, laid out around a main house, surrounded by well-organised outbuildings, each serving a specific purpose.<BR>The complex vividly evokes the self-sufficient lifestyle typical of farms of yesteryear, as evidenced by the bakery, the horse stalls, the cowshed and the barn… still present today.<BR>The manor house, built of stone with a flat-tiled roof, has three storeys in its central section and is flanked by two wings, likely of more recent construction, which add to the balance and symmetry of the whole.<BR>The property finds its balance through the symmetry of the outbuildings, arranged harmoniously in a staggered pattern to form a sort of main courtyard.<BR>Only the south façade provides access to the interior, a reminder of its defensive nature and a guarantee of security.<BR><BR>The property offers a living area of approximately 300 sqm, laid out as follows:<BR><BR>Ground floor: <BR>Entrance on the south gable side via a hall (5.52 sqm) with a toilet;<BR>Fitted and equipped kitchen (19.66 sqm) – Terracotta tiled floor – Exposed beams – A monumental fireplace fitted with a stove; <BR>Dining room (11.58 sqm) – Oak parquet flooring – Exposed joists;<BR>Utility room (6.56 sqm) used as a utility room. <BR>Large living room (25.23 sqm) – ‘Versailles' parquet flooring – Exposed beams – Recent fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove.<BR>Study / Library (12.85 sqm) with ‘Hungarian point' parquet flooring – Exposed beams;<BR>Small living room (11.52 sqm) – Tiled floor – Exposed beams – Fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove;<BR>Main entrance hall with staircase – Terracotta tile flooring<BR>Living room (36.90 sqm) with tiled flooring – Modern fireplace with exposed stone walls grouted with lime.<BR>High ceilings.<BR><BR>Floor : <BR>A spiral wooden staircase leads to a landing on the mezzanine level, opening onto a living area with parquet flooring (32.16 sqm), featuring a cathedral-style ceiling. Currently used as a dressing room and storage space, its generous dimensions make it ideal for a potential additional bedroom. Plenty of built-in cupboards.<BR>First-floor landing, opening onto the staircase leading to the attic, as well as a corridor leading to the bedrooms.<BR>North side: Bedroom No. 3 (11 sqm) with parquet flooring – Exposed beams – Fireplace.<BR>Laundry room or bedroom (11 sqm) with terracotta tiles – Exposed beams.<BR>Additional bedroom no. 2 (7.47 sqm) with parquet flooring. <BR>On the west gable, separate shower room with WC.<BR>South side, bathroom – WC (7 sqm) with parquet flooring, in the attic, adjoining master bedroom no. 1 – Carpeted – Plasterboard ceiling.<BR>Separate shower room (6 sqm), accessible via the hallway.<BR><BR>Attic: large attic (32 sqm) in the eaves – Good ceiling height – Floorboards to be replaced.<BR>External utility room on the east gable.<BR><BR><BR>Four farm outbuildings, of varying sizes, are situated on the south side, forming an enclosed area:<BR>- ‘The bakery': situated to the west, a 56 sqm stone outbuilding with a tiled roof, comprising a tiled room with a hearth (formerly a bread oven) and a former stable with two stalls. Water and electricity are available in the bakery.<BR>- ‘La Longère': situated at right angles to the bakery, facing east. A former stone dwelling with a tiled roof, comprising on the ground floor: 2 rooms (bedrooms) / a living area with a fireplace – terracotta floor tiles and beautiful exposed oak joists. <BR>An adjoining former kitchen. A final separate room is currently used as a workshop.<BR>The upper floor comprises a full attic, potentially convertible, with two windows. <BR>The property has a total floor area of 1,105 sqm.<BR>- ‘The large outbuilding': a stone structure with a tiled roof, approximately 299 sqm, situated alongside the manor house.<BR>It comprises, from left to right:<BR>a former cattle shed – concrete floor;<BR>a ‘cathedral-style' barn (for storing wood and materials) – earthen floor;<BR>a storeroom (with 2 concrete block pens);<BR>a former wine press, with access to a fodder loft – earthen floor.<BR>At the rear of this building, set at right angles, is a row of around ten hutches, probably used for rabbits…<BR>The building is in good condition and features an elegant tiled roof.<BR>- ‘The shed': a 206 sqm structure with a standing-seam metal roof, used for storing equipment.<BR><BR>All outbuildings are well maintained and show no signs of disrepair.<BR><BR>Finally, it is worth noting the presence of a tower resembling a dovecote, conceived and designed by the owners in 2014. Beautifully crafted, though modern, it features a hipped roof by a small viewing platform and enhanced by a dormer window. Everyone will find the most suitable use for it…<BR><BR><BR>The site has been divided into three distinct sections, which can be described as follows:<BR>The northern entrance, leading to the road and an iron gate supported by tall, ornate pillars. Visitors are then guided along a gravel path lined with young trees, leading to a second gate adjacent to the tower. The grounds are adorned with lawns, giving an impression of excellent overall maintenance and a strong sense of security.<BR>The inner courtyard: accessed via a third gate to the east. The entrance spans the remains of an old moat leading to a pond, which has been partially filled in, leaving no trace… The courtyard is gravelled, spacious and practical. A fountain stands proudly in its centre… Sheltered by a low wall, one can make out the remains of a former vegetable garden, waiting for a green-fingered owner to restore it… The property's inner courtyard is now fully secured by its surrounding walls and the presence of the moat.<BR>The pastures: accessible via a gate adjoining the stables, a large grassy pasture provides a lovely space for horses, goats or sheep…<BR>In the shade of a cluster of trees, a secluded pond remains a favourite spot for ducks and the many roe deer that visit from the surrounding woodland….<BR>The view is unobstructed, full of perspective and free from any visual disturbances….<BR>It should be noted that good neighbourly relations allow for a mutual arrangement regarding the annual mowing of the meadows, in the absence of horses.<BR>The entire property comprises a single plot of land measuring 5 acres, free from any easements.<BR><BR><BR>Cabinet LE NAIL - Lower-Normandy - Mr Eric DOSSEUR : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20<BR>Eric DOSSEUR, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 409 867 512 .<BR>We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

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